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This invention is to a method of manufacturing
fluid catalytic cracking catalyst. In particular, the
invention is to a method of manufacturing a catalytic
cracking catalyst which incorporates <~ step of matching the
isoelectric point of each component of the catalyst framework
structure to the pH of an inorganic oxide sol used to form
the matrix component of the catalyst.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Fluid catalytic cracking catalysts generally
contain a framework structure comprising a crystalline
tetrahedral framework oxide component, an active porous
inorganic oxide catalyst framework component, and an inert
catalyst framework component. The framework structure is
typically held together by attachment with an inorganic oxide
matrix component.
Each component of a fluid catalytic cracking
catalyst has its own particular function. The tetrahedral
framework oxide component catalyzes the breakdown of primary
products from the catalytic cracking reaction into clean
products such as naphtha for fuels and olefins for chemical
feedstocks. The active porous inorganic oxide catalyst
framework component catalyzes the formation of primary
products by cracking hydrocarbon molecules that are too large
to fit inside the tetrahedral framewor)c oxide component. The
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to fit inside the tetrahedral frameworl~ oxide component. The
inert catalyst framework component den;sifies, strengthens and
acts as a protective thermal sink. The inorganic oxide
matrix binds the catalyst framework structure components
together so that the catalyst product which is formed is hard
enough to survive interparticle and reactor wall collisions.
In addition to acting as a binder material, the
matrix component also serves as a reactive medium for the
diffusion of feedstock and cracked products. In general, the
matrix will have a pore structure that allows the diffusion
of hydrocarbon molecules in and out of the catalyst
particles. This pore structure is desirably one that will
not deteriorate during severe hydrothE~rmal treatment of the
catalyst. By favoring or inhibiting the diffusion of certain
hydrocarbon molecules, the pore structure will affect the
activity and selectivity of the cataly~~t.
The matrix also serves as a diluting medium for
the crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide component. This
moderates catalyst activity and avoids overcracking of the
products to coke and gas.
The matrix can also act as a sink for sodium
ions. Through solid-solid ion exchange, the sodium ions
migrate from the crystalline tetrahedral framework oxides
into the matrix, which increases the thermal and hydrothermal
stability of the catalyst.
The matrix further acts as a heat carrier for
typical fluidic catalytic cracking systems. By facilitating
heat transfer during both the cracking and regeneration
steps, the crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide is
provided additional protection from structural damage.
Until recently, the crystalline tetrahedral
framework oxide content of catalytic cracking catalysts was
low enough such that the structure of 'the matrix was tailored
to favor activity and selectivity over strength (i.e.,
attrition resistance). However, present catalytic cracking
catalysts typically contain a relatively high concentration
of crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide; as much as 60
wt%. At relatively high crystalline tetrahedral framework
oxide concentrations, the matrix component must be
manufactured to have increased attrii~ion resistance, while
maintaining activity and selectivity.
Matrices of catalytic cracking catalysts have
historically been formed from simple amorphous gels of
silica-alumina or silica-magnesia. These gels contained
agglomerated sol particles having pore diameters, on drying,
in the range from 20 A to 120 A. Matrices based on silica
and alumina sols have also been developed.
Catalysts manufactured with sols do not have
particularly desirable pore structure, although these
catalysts typically have relatively good attrition
resistance. The undesirable pore structure is primarily due
to the fact that the sol particles a.re generally so small
that they can "blind" the pores of then zeolite . The result
in most cases is that the pore stru<aure is too small to
effectively crack large gas oil molecules into intermediate
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products so that the intermediate products can enter into and
be cracked inside the crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide
component.
In an effort to balance. pore structure with
attrition resistance, monodispersed mesoporosity has been
introduced into FCC catalysts. "Monodispersed mesoporosity"
in this context means that a substantial portion of the pore
structure above 150 A is provided by the interaction of
components whose ultimate particle size is approximately one-
half to one-third the desired pore diameter. Materials made
in this way tend to have a well-defined region of mesoporous
behavior. This type of pore structure reflects an underlying
relationship between the catalyst components which confer
greater strength and catalyst components which provide
accessibility to the catalytically active components.
Catalysts which have a pore structure above
about 150 A do not typically have enough surface area to
efficiently convert large gas oil molecules to the distillate
range fraction which can enter into the crystalline
tetrahedral framework oxide. Therefore, it is useful to
employ materials which themselves have surface areas in the
30-150 A pore diameter region or which can be converted into
materials with surface areas in the :30-150 A pore diameter
region. However, many of the prior arl~ catalysts having pore
diameters in the 30-150 A range have undesirably high coke
yields. See, for example, EP 350 280 which discloses
catalyst greater than about 90 A in diameter as being more
desirable compared to smaller diameter catalyst such as that
described in U.S. Patent No. 3,944,482,.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention overcomes or at least mitigates
many of the problems inherent in the prior art. In order to
overcome or at least mitigate these problems, the invention
provides for a method of manufacturing a catalytic cracking
catalyst which comprises providing a framework structure
having a measurable isoelectric point, wherein the framework
structure is at least one component selected from the group
consisting of a crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide
component, an active porous inorganic oxide catalyst framework
component, and an inert catalyst framework component;
providing an inorganic oxide sol having a measurable pH;
measuring the isoelectric point of each component of the
framework structure; measuring the pH of the inorganic oxide
sol; matching the isoelectric point of each component of the
framework structure to the pH of the inorganic oxide sol;
combining in solution the inorganic oxide sol with each
component of the framework structure; and drying the combined
suspension.
In certain preferred embodiments of the invention, the
inorganic oxide sol is a silica sol or alumina sol. Preferably., the
inorganic oxide sol is provided by reacting a solution of sodium
silicate with a solution of aluminum sulfate and sulfuric acid, or
the inorganic oxide sol is preferably an aluminum chlorhydrol sol.
Preferably, the inorganic oxide sol has a pH of about 2-10.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the
framework structure includes at least one
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component selected from the group consisting of an active
porous inorganic oxide catalyst frameswork component and an
inert catalyst framework component, and the isoelectric point
of the framework structure component is matched to within
about 2 pH units of the inorganic oxide sol. In another
aspect, the framework structure includes the tetrahedral
framework oxide component, and preferably, the isoelectric
point of the tetrahedral framework oxide component is matched
to within about 0.5 pH units of the inorganic oxide sol.
In another preferred embodiment of the
invention, the framework structure comprises a crystalline
tetrahedral framework oxide component of silicon and
aluminum. Preferably the framework oxide component has a
Si/Al surface ratio of at least 0.5/1 and a Si/A1 bulk ratio
of at least about 2/1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ~;MBODIMENTS
The crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide
component which is used in this invention is preferably one
of the classes of tetrahedral framework oxides such as those
described in Szostak, R., handbook of Molecular Sieves, New
York, New York, Van Nostrand Rheinhold. 1992. In these
systems, the anionic (non-exchangeable) portion of the
framework includes tetrahedral silicon, aluminum, or
phosphate. Subclasses of this group include zeolites,
tectosilicates, tetrahedral aluminophosphates (ALPO'S) and
tetrahedral silicoaluminophosphates (SAPO's). Preferably,
the crystalline tetrahedral framework oxide has a faujasite
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type USY zeolite (FAU) framework structure, a Si/A1 ratio of
greater than 2.5, or both.
The active porous inorganic oxide catalyst
framework component of this invention is preferably a porous
inorganic oxide that cracks a relatively large amount of
hydrocarbons into lower molecular weight hydrocarbons as
compared to an acceptable thermal blank. A low surface area
silica (e. g., quartz) is one type of acceptable thermal
blank. The extent of cracking can be measured in any of
various ASTM tests such as the MAT (mi.croactivity test, ASTM
# D3907-8). Compounds such as those disclosed in
Greensfelder, B. S., et al., Industrial and EnginP~r;na
Chemistrv, pp. 2573-83, Nov. 1949, are desirable. Alumina,
silica-alumina and silica-alumina-zirconia compounds are
preferred.
The inert catalyst framework component in this
invention is a component which does not have a cracking
activity that is significantly greater than the acceptable
thermal blank. Kaolin and other clays as well as a-alumina,
titania, zirconia, quartz and silica are examples of
preferred inert components. These components are also
effective in reducing overall catalyst cost, diluting
catalyst activity, acting as a thermal. "sink" for heat from
the regenerator portion of an FCC unit, densifying the
catalyst and increasing catalyst strength.
The inorganic oxide matrix formed in the product
of this invention is made using an inorganic oxide sol. The
inorganic oxide sol is essentially a "glue" which binds the
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group of catalyst framework components together. Upon drying
of the inorganic oxide sol, the inorganic oxide matrix
component of the catalyst is formed. Preferably, the
individual catalyst components which are glued together are
about 0.3-10.0 microns in size, whiZ.e the inorganic oxide
matrix component formed in the final product preferably has a
measurable diameter of less than about 1000 A, more
preferably a diameter of about 10-500 i3.
It is preferable that separate alumina phases be
incorporated into the inorganic oxide matrix component of
this invention. Species of aluminum oxyhydroxides-y-alumina,
boehmite, diaspore, and transitional aluminas such as a,-
alumina, (3-alumina, y-alumina, 8-alumina, s-alumina, K-alumina
and p-alumina can be employed. In general, any alumina
species having an isoelectric point which is less than about
6 can be used. Even if an alumina species does not initially
have an isoelectric point of about 6, ~~urface modification of
aluminas is known to reduce the isoelectric point by as much
as 4 pH units. (Parks, G.A., Chem. Rev.. (1965), 65, 177-198).
Preferably, the alumina species used i.n this invention is an
aluminum trihydroxide such as gibbsite, bayerite,
nordstrandite, or doyelite.
In forming the sol so7_ution used in this
invention, it is preferable that the particles which form the
inorganic oxide matrix are separated from one another as well
as from the additional particles making up the catalyst.
Preferably, the particles have a diamei~er of about 10-10,000
A, and will have a high solids content. Preferably, the
solids content will be at least about 10 wto, more preferably
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at least about 20 wt%. The preferred sol solution will also
have a relatively low viscosity, preferably less than about
50,000 centipoise. A sol solution having the preferred
characteristics will have high reliability in forming the
desired dry matrix component.
The inorganic oxide matrix is preferably formed
from a silica or alumina sol. The terms "silica sol" and
"alumina sol" mean that the sol solution predominantly
comprises silica or alumina, respectively. The sol may be
further identified by a ratio of sil_Lca to alumina or vice
versa. Typically, both silicon and aluminum atoms will be
present in either a silica or alumina ;~ol.
When the inorganic oxide matrix of this
invention is formed from a silica sol, the silica sol can be
modified by the incorporation of alumina from an aluminum
sulfate/sulfuric acid solution used to neutralize the sodium
silicate from which the silica sol i~> derived. The silica
sol preferably has a Si/A1 ratio of greater than about 1,
more preferably greater than about 5. This ratio can vary
within the preferred ranges depending upon the nature of the
species which are to be bound by the matrix. For example,
the matrix used for binding highly siliceous tetrahedral
framework oxides at low isoelectric points (where zeta
potential - 0 at pH < 7) would require' a higher Si/Al ratio
so that its own isoelectric point would match that of the
tetrahedral framework oxide.
One example of a preferred type of sol which can
be used in the preparation of this invention is a sol that is
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made by reacting a solution of sc>dium silicate with a
solution of aluminum sulfate and sulfuric acid under
conditions of rapid mixing. Preferably, the pH of the
resultant sol is about 2-4. The sol solution is preferably
formed at high shear. This can be accomplished by mixing the
particle components of the sol in solution at a pH as low as
about 1 and raising the pH to about 3. Preferably, the pH is
raised using a sodium silicate solution.
Another example of a preferred type of sol which
can be used in this invention is aluminum chlorhydrol,
All3(OH)SC1~5H20. The pH of the sol containing this material
is preferably about 2-10, more preferably about 3-8. It is
also preferable that the particle components of the sol are
combined in solution so that they do not form a gel.
The pH of the inorganic oxide sol can be
measured using standard glass electrodes or other methods
known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the pH of the
inorganic oxide sol will be about 2-10.
The isoelectric point of a composition is the
point at which the concentration of a potential determining
ion confers on a composition a net zero charge on its surface
so that its mobility in an electric field is zero. The
determination of isoelectric point has been described by
Hunter, R. J. in beta Pote_n_t; a'i ~n Cod ~ o; d S ;
Principles and Apps;rar;nn~, New Yorl?:, New York, Academic
Press, Harcourt, Brace and Janovich 1988.
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It is preferable in this invention that the
isoelectric point of the individual components of the
framework structure be measured by electrokinetic sonic
analysis. In this analysis, an alternating electric field is
applied to a colloidal dispersion. If there is a density
difference between the supporting solution and the particles,
momentum is transferred to the particles and an acoustic
signal which develops is monitored. This coupling of
electromotive force, mechanical frequencies and related
phenomena are described in Babchin, A.J., Chow, R.S., and
Sawatzky, R.P., Advances in Colloid and InterfarP ScienrP,
111, 30,(1989). Preferably, the isoelectric point of the
tetrahedral framework oxide component will be about 2-10.
The isoelectric point of each component of the
framework structure of this invention can be altered as
needed. For materials with a low Si/Al ratio, the
isoelectric point can be modified by adding a specifically
adsorbing ion such as sulfate or phosphate to a slurry of the
framework structure components and then spray drying. The
adsorption of an ion, particularly a multivalent ion, on the
surface of any one of the framework structure components can
significantly affect the isoelectric pc>int of that component.
Thus, specific ion adsorption producE=_s framework structure
components which have effectively the same isoelectric point.
According to the method of this invention, the
isoelectric point of each of the framework structure
components of the catalyst is matched to the pH of the
inorganic oxide sol before, during or after the components
are combined. When the framework :structure includes an
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active porous inorganic oxide catalyst framework component or
an inert catalyst framework component,, the isoelectric point
of each of these components is preferably matched to within
about 2 pH units of the inorganic oxide sol. When the
framework structure includes a crystalline tetrahedral
framework oxide component, it is preferable that the
isoelectric point of the crystalline tetrahedral framework
oxide component be matched to within about 0.5 pH units of
the inorganic oxide matrix sol.
Either the isoelectric point of each of the
framework structure components can be modified to match the
pH of the inorganic oxide sol, or th.e pH of the inorganic
oxide sol can be adjusted to match the isoelectric point of
the particular framework structure component. The
isoelectric point of any of the framework structure
components can be modified to match the pH of the inorganic
oxide sol by modifying the surface' composition of the
particular framework structure component.
The surface composition of: any of the framework
structure components can be modified by either adding or
removing surface aluminum or silicon :species. For example,
treatment with steam such as is done in the manufacture of
faujasite-type zeolites, known as ultrastable-Y zeolites,
results in a net enrichment of the surface in alumina over
that which is found in the bulk portion of the component .
On the other hand, various acid treatments can also be used
to increase the Si/Al ratio of zeolitea such as faujasite.
These types of procedures are known and are described in the
scientific literature, e.g. Kerr, G.T., J.P s. ChPm ,
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72:2594 (1968), Scherzer, J., J. of Catal., 54:285-288 (1978),
and in patents such as Breck, D.W., and Skeels, G.W., U.S.
Patent~4,503,023, and Dai, P-S. E., Sherwood, D.E., Jr., U.S.
Patent 5,143,878. Treatment procedures for the inert catalyst
framework components are also well described in the
literature, e.g., Swartzen-Allen, S.L., and Matijevic, E.,
Chem. Rev. , 385-400 (1974) . A brief survey of the effect of
various treatments on the surface Si/Al ratio as compared with
the bulk Si/Al ratio of zeolites is contained in Ponthieu, E.
and Grange, P., Zeolites, 12:402-411 (1992).
The framework structure components of this
invention are the components of the catalyst which are not a
part of the inorganic oxide matrix. These components are
selected from the group consisting of the tetrahedral
framework oxide component, active porous inorganic oxide
catalyst framework component, and inert catalyst framework
component. Preferably, the framework structure components
comprise silicon, aluminum, phosphate or some combination of
two or more of.such compounds. Such components can have a
surface composition which differs from the bulk or base
composition, since the surface composition essentially
determines the isoelectric point of each component.
Preferably, the crystalline tetrahedral framework
oxide component of this invention comprises an oxide framework
of silicon and aluminum having a Si/Al
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surface ratio of at least about 0.5/1, more preferably a
surface ratio of at least about 3/1. The tetrahedral
framework oxide will also preferably have a Si/Al bulk ratio
of at least about 2/1, more preferably at least about 2.5/1.
Using the preferred combination, a ;strong catalyst can be
formed when compounded with a matrix sol which has a pH of
between about 2 and 10.
It is particularly preferred that a tetrahedral
framework oxide having an external Si~'Al ratio lower than 3
be successfully compounded with a sol matrix having a pH of 3
by lowering the bulk Si/Al ratio of the sol. Conversely, a
tetrahedral framework oxide having a surface Si/Al ratio
greater than 3, is preferably compounded with a sol matrix
having a pH of 3 by increasing the bulk Si/A1 ratio of the
sol to match the surface Si/Al of the tetrahedral framework
oxide. Increasing and lowering the Si/Al ratio can be
accomplished according to any of various methods known in the
art.
In order to match the surface characteristics of
an inorganic matrix sol to the isc>electric point of a
framework structure component, the isoelectric point of the
framework structure component is first measured. This can be
done with any of a number of commercial units specifically
designed for measuring zeta potential via electrokinetic
techniques. Among these electrokinetic techniques are
electrophoresis, sedimentation potential, streaming
potential, electroosmosis, colloid vibration potential and
electric sonic amplitudes.
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After the isoelectric point of the framework
structure component is determined, tlhe framework structure
component is preferably combined with a sol having a pH
within about 2 units of the isoe:Lectric point of the
framework structure component. In mo~ct cases, the potential
determining ion is the hydronium or hydroxyl ion. However,
in the presence of specifically adsorbing anions, the
isoelectric point is determined by the: surface concentration
of the specifically adsorbing ions as well as the hydronium
or hydroxide ions. For example, a zeolite with a high
alumina concentration on its surface typically has an
isoelectric point greater than 7. On the other hand, a
standard metastable mineral acid silica sol, which can made
by reacting sodium silicate with a solution of sulfuric acid
and aluminum sulfate, typically has a pH of about 3.
In order to match the pH of the sol, the
isoelectric point of the zeolite can beg lowered by increasing
the sulfate surface concentration. As stated above, this can
be accomplished by using any of the standard methods known in
the art. Once the sol and the framework structure component
are matched, they are combined in solution and dried. The
result is a catalyst which is highly attrition resistant.
Any of the framework structure components can be
combined with the matrix sol either as a suspension of the
framework structural component in water or as a dry powder
which is added to a well-mixed sol. When the framework
structural component and the matrix sol have been properly
mixed (i.e., slurried) the combination is dried to form the
catalytic cracking catalyst.
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The slurry is spray dried by feeding it into a
nozzle: which breaks the slurry into small particles which are
then dried in a cocurrent or countercurrent flow of air
through the spray drier. The pore size of the catalysts made
in the spray drier are set by the relationship between the
components comprising the catalyst and the conditions in the
spray drier. Spray drying conditions are well known in the
art.
Having now generally described this invention,
the same will be better understood by reference to specific
examples which are included herein for purposes of
illustration only and are not intended to be limiting of the
invention, unless specified.
EXAMPLE 1
9.01 1b of an acid modified ultrastable Y
zeolite (USY zeolite; 77.3 o Si02; 22 . 0 o A12O3; 0 .43% Na)
having an isoelectric point of 3.8 and 20.0 1b of silica sol
(NalcoTM 2326) were mixed together with 6.0 1b of Georgia
kaolin (HydriteT"" UF), and passed through a colloid mill and
set aside.
6.36 1b of ReheisTM chlorhydrol was dissoved in 8.0
8.0 1b of distilled water and mixed in a pump-around. The
pH of this solution was ca. 4.3.
Then the USY zeolite/Nalco-2326/Hydrite OF
mixture was poured into the chlorhydrol solution in the pump-
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around slowly enough to keep the mixture from clotting. The
pH of the zeolite/clay/sol/chlorhydrol. slurry was 4.3. The
density of the slurry was 1.35 g/cc.
The slurry was spray dried at 550°F inlet
temperature, 350°F outlet temperature, through a nozzle
rotating at 15,000 rpm. Ca. 8 1b of the spray dried product,
labelled sample A, was collected and exchanged in a
continuous fluidized bed ion exchanger- by passing first 100
101b. of water, then 100 1b. of 5o ammonium sulfate, and then
100 1b. of water though the catalyst: at ca. 70°C. The
catalyst was then dried and calcined at 550°C for 2 hours to
yield a product which was labelled sample A1. Sample A1 was
steamed at 1400°F for 16 h to give a product which was
labelled sample A2.
Products Al and A2 wee°e tested using wet
chemical analyses, testing for elemental composition (Na,
silica and alumina), nitrogen adsorption (ASTM D3663), for
BET surface area, zeolite crystallini.ty (ASTM D 3906), N2
adsorption for pore volume (ASTM D4222), and the Davison
attrition index was measured according to the method of U.S.
Patent no. 5,168,086. The results are shown in Table 1.
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Table
sample A1 sample A2
Na, wt% 0.08 0.08
Silica, wto 65.2 ~ 65.2
Alumina, wto 35.4 35.4
Surface area, 299 204
m2 / gm
pore volume, 0.237 0.217
ml/gm
crystallinity, 0 27 32
attrition, 1.1 -
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EXAMPLE 2
Catalyst was prepared as in Example 1 and
several lots similar to sample A2 were obtained. The lots
were tested for catalyst activity according to the
microactivity test (MAT, ASTM # D3907-D; also described in
Oil & Gas Journal, 1976, vol. 64, pp. 7, 84-85, and Nov. 22,
1971, pp. 60-68). 2.0 cc of feed (API gravity 22.5; 1.15 wt°s
sulfur; refractive index 1.4928; aniline point 179; 0.063 wt%
total nitrogen; pour point 95°F; HivacT"' C (10/50/90)
400/456/519°C) was injected over 5.0 gm of the catalyst lots
at a temperature of 482°C over a period of 80 seconds. The
conversion of feed to products which boiled at less than
220°C was determined along with coke and hydrogen yields.
The coke and hydrogen yields were standardized using a
conversion factor (x/(1-x), where x is the conversion from
the 220°C-fbp of the feed) . These standardized yields were
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called "specific coke" and "specific hydrogen" yields,
respectively. The results are shown in Table 2.
Table 2
Lot No . Sp . e ~ C , wt F.~. ~
Cok % , wt
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1 74.2 0.86 0.016 2.467 0.0471
2 72.2 1.06 0.016 2.741 0.0405
3 73 0.89 0.014 2.416 0.0373
4 74.3 0.93 0.013 2.7 0.0384
FxA'N,~pT.F 3 (Com~arat; vp~
Catalyst was prepared as in Example 1, except
that a USY zeolite (72 .2% Si02; 22 . 8 o A12O3; 0.15% Na) , having
an isoelectric point of 8.8, was used. A portion of the
spray dried product was collected and labelled sample B. Ca.
15 1b. of sample B was exchanged in a continuous fluidized
bed ion exchanger by first passing 100 1b. of water, then 100
1b. of 5% ammonium sulfate, and then 100 1b. of water though
the catalyst at ca. 70°C. The catalyst was then dried and
calcined at 550°C for 2 hours to yield a product which was
labelled sample B1. Sample B1 was steamed at 1400°F for 16
hours to give a product which was labelled sample B2. The
products were tested as in Example 1. The results are shown
in Table 3.
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Table 3
Na, wt% 0.08 0.08
Silica, wta 62.97 62.97
Alumina, wto 36.15 36.15
Surface area, 271 205
mz/gm
pore volume, 0.201 0.206
ml/gm
crystallinity, 0 34 31
attrition, 22.5 -
Davison index
EXAMPLE 4 (Comparative)
Catalyst was prepared as in Example 2 to obtain
several lots of sample B2. The lota were analyzed as in
Example 2. The results are shown in Table 4.
Table 4
~,ot No ~ . Coke w
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1 67.8 1.29 0.011 2.708 0.0242
2 71.6 0.98 0.016 2.481 0.0395
3 69.8 1.22 0.009 2.827 0.0216
4 72 1.26 0.024 3.238 0.062
5 71 1.17 0.029 2.875 0.0718
6 71 1.13 0.027 2.774 0.0658
EXAMPLE 5
An ultrastable Y zeolite (72.5% Si02; 23.6%
A1203; 2.800 Na) was measured in the presence of sulfate to
have an isoelectric point of 3.2. The modified zeolite (9.48
401b; 88.2 wt% solids) was mixed with 30 1b of water, colloid
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mixed, and the pH of the mixture was adjusted to 3.5-3.7
using 495 cc of 20% concentrated sulfuric acid.
To 28.8 1b of water, was added 21.2 1b of "N"
brand (PQ Corp.) sodium silicate (28"7% Si02; 8.900 Na);.
32.8 1b of this solution was placed in an "on-balance" tank
and the remaining solution was placed in an "off-balance"
tank. To 28.1 1b of water was added =_..00 1b of concentrated
sulfuric acid and 7.09 1b of aluminum
sulfatepentadecahydrate. The acid alum was pumped to a slop
tank and then the sodium silicate solution was turned on.
When the pH of the emerging stream rose to 3.0 the rate of
the silicate solution was not increased further. The silica
sol stream was then diverted to an on-balance drum and the
"on-balance" sodium silicate tank was turned on. When no
more sodium silicate solution remained in the "on-balance"
tank, the emerging stream was switched to the drain. The
final composition of this slurry was 27.1% acid alum
solution; 72.9% sodium silicate solution; 3.210 H2SO4; 4.78%
A12 (S04) 3~ (16H20) ; 2 . 75% Na20; 8 . 87% Si02; 80 . 39 o H20. Ta this
was added 7 1b of ice and 9.2 1b of Thiele clay and the
resultant slurry was colloid-milled.
The zeolite mixture and the clay-silica sol
slurry were mixed and stirred for about 5 minutes. This
mixture was spray dried producing 9.0 1b of coarse catalyst
and 8.7 1b of fines. The catalyst was washed, ion exchanged,
dried, calcined for 4 hours at 1000°F and steamed at 1400°F
for 16 hours. The steamed catalyst was analyzed far Na
composition, surface area, pore volume and attrition
resistance as in Example 1: The results were as follows: Na
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- 0.18 wto; surface area - 191 m2/gnn; pore volume - 0.188
ml/mg; attrition = 13.7 (Davison index).
EXAMPLE 6 (Comparative)
Catalyst was prepared as. in Example 5 except
that the ultrastable Y zeolite (75.2% ;Si02; 23 . 6 o A12O3; 0. 65%
Na) had an isoelectric point of 3.7 in the presence of
sulfate before mixing. After steaming, the catalyst was
analyzed for Na composition, surface area, pore volume and
attrition resistance as in Example 5. The results were as
follows: Na = 0.19 wto; surface area = 207 m2/gm; pore volume
- 0.183 ml/mg; attrition = 37.6 (Davison index).
Having now fully described this invention, it
will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the same
can be performed within a wide range of equivalent parameters
of composition and conditions without departing from the
spirit or scope of the invention or of any embodiment
thereof.
